VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2013-5739

CVSS score3.5 LOW
EPSS probability1.76%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2013-09-12
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N

Description

The default configuration of WordPress before 3.6.1 does not prevent uploads of .swf and .exe files, which might make it easier for remote authenticated users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted file, related to the get_allowed_mime_types function in wp-includes/functions.php.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Primary references